Director of Dual Credit Initiatives

Overview and Responsibilities

The Director of Dual Credit Initiatives provides strategic leadership and coordination for the planning, development and implementation of K-12 partnerships and dual credit initiatives.  This position collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders including K-12 districts to develop high-quality dual credit offerings. A strong understanding of secondary and post-secondary curriculum is essential. Working in partnership with academic deans and college leadership, the Director advances the college’s mission providing leadership implementing dual credit offerings throughout our region.

 

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for all CVTC dual credit initiatives including High School Academies, Start College Now, Transcripted Credit and contracted courses.
• Develop partnerships between school districts and CVTC to create career pathways that support students’ academic and career planning goals.
• Foster relationships between CVTC, K-12 school districts, and community partners that strengthen and promote dual credit opportunities throughout the region.
• Coordinate Career Prep grant activities and serve as CVTC’s Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Career Prep Coordinator.
• Participate in regional high school meetings and events (e.g., school board presentations, parent and student informational sessions, college and career fairs, and exploratory activities for middle and high school students.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and implement grant initiatives that support dual enrollment opportunities.
• Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and fiscal oversight of grants supporting K-12 initiatives.
• Provide fiscal oversight for all budget resources that support K-12 initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to offer career pathway exploration opportunities for students, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• Develop, coordinate and facilitate dual credit partnership events in coordination with faculty, Academic Leaders, and Professional Development to ensure professional development opportunities are provided for K-12 faculty.
• Visit high schools to establish and maintain dual credit offerings and provide presentations to stakeholders as necessary.
• Collaborate with internal departments to advance the continuous improvement of internal K-12 systems and processes.
• Serve on various internal and external committees to foster collaboration and partnerships.
• Provide access to credit programming for districts involved in youth apprenticeships.
• Provide credit programming through partnerships with local CESA agencies.
• Oversee and monitor progress of the K-12 initiatives.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership and facilitation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with K-12 schools, community agencies, academic deans, CVTC faculty, and the general public.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases, adapt to different cultural situations, and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Intermediate knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication, data collection, and decision making including, but not limited to, Office 365 Suite.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (including some evenings and weekends) and travel to various campuses, schools and other sites in CVTC’s 11-county district as needed to fulfill responsibilities of this position.
• Ability to travel (i.e., access to reliable transportation) to various CVTC campuses, schools, and other sites in CVTC's 11-county district as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Career and Technical Education or other education field, master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in K-12 education.
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